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Macrovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Complications of Diabetes
People with diabetes are highly susceptible to atherosclerosis—the buildup of deposits called plaques, which form in large arteries. Plaques narrow arteries and can reduce blood flow to the heart, a condition called coronary heart disease (CHD). Partial blockage of the coronary arteries produces angina (chest pain); complete blockage results in a heart attack Atherosclerosis can also lead to strokes (blockage of blood flow to the brain) and p...Read the full article 
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